Bayard, Louis
Jackie & Me
- ISBN 13:
- 9781643753898
- author:
- Bayard, Louis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Algonquin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14.3 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard is a captivating tale of love, friendship, and sacrifice. In 1951, Jacqueline Bouvier, a former debutante turned journalist, finds herself drawn to the charismatic congressman Jack Kennedy at a Georgetown party. As their secret phone calls and dinner dates intensify, Jackie must confront what life with Jack would mean for her own ambitions. As she navigates this complex web of relationships, Jackie turns to Lem Billings, a closeted gay man who has made the Kennedy family his own, for guidance. A deep and touching friendship emerges, leaving Lem with a difficult decision: is this the marriage he deserves? Narrated by an older Lem as he looks back on his role in the complicated alliance, this story offers a fresh take on two iconic American figures. With wit and empathy, Louis Bayard brings to life a courtship story full of longing and suspense, exploring what-ifs and possible wrong turns. This is a page-turning tale that delves into the complexities of friendship, love, and sacrifice, shedding new light on Jackie before she became the legendary First Lady.
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